Supreme Court Upholds Denial of Benefits for Worker's Death from COVID-19

The Kentucky Supreme Court affirmed the denial of benefits for a worker who died from COVID-19, finding his job didn't increase his risk of contracting the disease. Case: Estate of Perkins v. North American Stainless, No. 2025-SC-0094-WC, 10/23/2025, published. Facts: Kyle Perkins worked for North American Stainless as a mechanical maintenance shift technician.  During the COVID-19 pandemic, NAS required them to wear masks when they were within six feet of each other. The company also canceled events, offered on-site COVID-19 vaccinations and incentivized vaccination. As of June 20...